Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – राजोद्धस्ताः पङ्कदिग्धाः सर्वे शुक्लाम्बर सरजः

Shloka (श्लोक)

राजोद्धस्ताः पङ्कदिग्धाः सर्वे शुक्लाम्बर सरजः
नीलाङ्गाः कमलाङ्गाश च मुण्डवक्त्रास तथैव च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates a group of warriors adorned in white garments, with unique features that set them apart.

Translations

English Translation

All the warriors are depicted as having their bodies covered with clay, dressed in pure white garments, with blue bodies and lotus-like forms, emphasizing their divine and unusual attributes in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी योद्धा मिट्टी से सने हुए, श्वेत वस्त्र पहने हुए, नीले रंग के एवं कमल जैसे स्वरूप वाले बताए गए हैं, जो उनकी अद्वितीयता को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Situated in the ongoing battles described in the Sauptika Parva, the shloka highlights the supernatural and ethereal aspects of the warriors.

Meaning

This shloka represents both purity and the complexity of the battlefield, where divine attributes are crucial for victory.

Application

It encourages us to embrace our unique qualities while ensuring we uphold a sense of purity in our actions.